Women, Minority and Veteran Business Assistance

Women, Minority and Veteran Business Assistance is sponsored by Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development. Offers assistance to women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses in Nevada, including access to capital and business development resources.

Women, Minority and Veteran Business Assistance Women, Minority and Veteran Business Assistance Women, Minority and Veteran Business Assistance APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)] Government or public sector contracting – Many businesses and other organizations consider the idea of selling their services and/or products to the government much too complicated and overwhelming.

In today’s marketplace, the government could become your best customer. APEX Accelerator [formerly known as the Nevada Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)]helps simplify the process and cut through the red tape, connecting Nevada businesses and other entities with lucrative opportunities.

Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce Established in 2017, the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce is Nevada’s first and only Chamber formed to primarily serve Armed Forces members. The mission is to help Armed Forces members start-up, grow and sustain their businesses. The vision is to help increase the profits and number of employees who are employed by businesses that are owned by Armed Forces members.

Eligible members include men/women from all U.S. military branches; active-duty, guard/reserve, veterans; spouses of armed forces members; veteran service organizations; first responders (fire, medical police); nonprofit organizations, committees, and advocates (civilians) / individuals.

Harry Reid International Airport - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program The Clark County Department of Aviation has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program and an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 23 and Part 26.

The programs are designed to promote equal contracting opportunities in construction, professional services, and airport concessions. National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and boasts over 5000 members and 60 chapters across the country.

With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource to propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs The mission of the Commission on Minority Affairs is to advocate for and to provide a voice to minorities residing in the State of Nevada.

Nevada Business Advisors is a full service and one stop shop business advisory firm helping businesses launch, build and grow in the state of Nevada. This includes businesses looking to relocate or expand to the silver state.

Whether you are looking to create a business plan, obtain financing for your business, assist with business certification applications, identify government contracting opportunities, need assistance with credit card processing set up and more, our team of trusted advisors can assist.

Nevada Department of Transportation - DBE Program The federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program is all about securing equal opportunity in business. Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the program helps businesses classified as small, woman-owned or disadvantaged to compete in a fair environment right alongside larger corporations. Broaden your business opportunities.

Nevada MBDA Business Center The Nevada MBDA Business Center assists minority business owners with finding access to capital and contracts, and increasing profitability thereby facilitating scaled growth of their businesses.

Nevada Women's Business Center Nevada Women’s Business Center (NWBC) is a leading innovative statewide economic development corporation that’s been growing entrepreneur’s in their development through training, counseling, and coaching and assisting our clients with referrals when necessary.

Nevada Workforce Readiness Our Mission is to provide a centralized list of resources to prepare, train, and connect Nevada job seekers with Nevada employers. Paragon Development Group Our diverse business certification services will assist your company with completing and submitting your business certification application.

Doing business as a diverse business owner, having that official certification will enable you to compete for mandated set-aside funds and jobs of a particular group (small, disadvantaged, woman-owned, and minority-owned) as well as participate in supplier diversity programs. We take the pain out of the process for you, allowing you to create a Competitive Advantage in the marketplace.

POWHer of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) POWHer of WE is a Nevada based women entrepreneur group with a community of success-minded women savvy enough to compete . . .

strong enough to collaborate; Our Philosophy - Empower women in business by providing a nurturing environment for honest, results-based communication; practical business and professional development education; mentoring and support; and authentic connections leading to meaningful and profitable collaborations.

POWHer of WE provides access to information, education, resources, and connections for women business owners including monthly educational and information-rich breakfast meetings, workshops that enhance personal excellence and business mastery exclusive events for productive networking safe spaces to share and grow.

Our Goal - Connect women business owners and entrepreneurs to the resources they need to effect accelerated growth and boundless opportunities, one POWHerful woman at a time. Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (WRMSDC) WRMSDC supports the growth and welfare of minority communities by championing the use of minority-owned businesses in Northern California, Nevada, and Hawai‘i.

We advance business opportunities for certified minority business enterprises and connect them to Corporate Members. Our parent organization, the National Minority Supplier Development Council, helps over 12,000 minority businesses connect with major Fortune 500 corporations and their buyers every year.

Women's Business Enterprise Council - West Their mission is to cultivate sustainable relationships between certified Women Business enterprises and Corporate America through certification, education, and targeted networking. Commitment to helping Guard Members, Veterans, and their family members begin meaningful careers that fit their skills, knowledge, and abilities.

This is accomplished through one on one assistance and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.